Capitals bring home winning streak into game against the Blue Jackets

Updated Nov. 2, 2024 4:11 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets (5-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (7-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -229, Blue Jackets +187; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Columbus Blue Jackets trying to continue a five-game home winning streak.

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Washington is 7-2 overall and 4-1-0 against the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals have scored 37 total goals (4.1 per game) to rank 10th in NHL play.

Columbus has gone 5-4-1 overall with a 1-0-0 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Blue Jackets are 3-0-0 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Blue Jackets: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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